About Lagrange County, IN

On Friday July 3rd two new events will join the growing schedule of activities in Topeka. There will be a softball tournament and a chalk walk.

On Saturday July 4th events include a pancake breakfast at Tiffany's, basketball tournaments, pony pulls, tractor pulls, buggy races, big wheel races, pedal car races, a parade, and the country rock band Shilo.

There will be plenty to eat including pork burgers and BBQ chicken.

Fireworks are on Saturday.

You can find details for the events, photos from past events, and a full schedule of activities on the Town of Topeka's Website

Have you heard bison meat is a healthy choice when it comes to red meat? Are you curious about how it tastes? The annual calf days event at Cook's Bison Ranch in Wolcottville is a great chance to see how the bison are raised, learn about what makes bison meat a healthy choice, and taste for yourself how it compares to the red meat you are used to.

Wagon Rides-Games-Food Stop in Saturday and see the bison!

The Indiana Department of Education, local school corporations, churches, and the USDA have come together to provide breakfast and lunch for kids in our area this summer Monday through Friday.

Lakeland School Corporation

Breakfast will be provided at Lakeland High School from 7:00 to 7:30.

Lunch will be provided at the high school from 12:00 to 1:00 and also at LaGrange Town Park, Howe Town Park, Ontario Town Park, and Taylor Park in Wolcottville.

Menus and details are available at the Lakeland School Corporation site

Westview School Corporation

Breakfast will be provided from 7:15 to 7:45 at the Shore Mennonite Church: 7235 W US 20 in Shipshewana.

Lunch will be provided from 11:30 to 12:00 at the Topeka United Methodist Church: 124 W Pine Street, and at Shipshewana Elementary School and from 11:15 to 11:45 at Shore Mennonite Church.

Indiana is once again holding a free fishing weekend June 6th and 7th. Kids 17 and under never need a license. If you haven't fished for a while and don't have a license, this weekend is your chance to try it again without buying a license. So dust off that fishing pole and tackle box, invite a child you know that's never learned to fish, and teach a new generation to enjoy what our local lakes have to offer in LaGrange County.

Here's the DNR Free Fishing Weekend Page

LaGrange County Lake Council

Spring Educational Seminar

Saturday May 16th 10:00 am. to 3:00 p.m.

I serve as a board member on the LaGrange County Lakes Council. Our mission is "to promote, protect and preserve the quality of the lakes and watersheds of LaGrange County". Offering free educational seminars "spreads the word" so everyone can do their part to help us accomplish our goals.

The LaGrange County Lakes Council is holding our Spring Seminar this Saturday on May 16th at Pine Knob Park from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you live on a lake, or spend time on a lake, this seminar will offer information on important lake related topics. Scheduled speakers include: Gwen White, Shannon Winks and Jeremy Price from the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and Scott Banfield of Aquatic Enhancement and Survey, Inc.

Scheduled Topics During the Seminar Include:

• Qualifying for LARE Grants that help pay for lake projects such as testing and weed control.
• Pier Rules and Regulations for Homeowners
• Weed Control and Safe Vegetation Removal
• Canada Geese Control and Removal
• Fundraising for Lake Projects
• Lake Resident Communication

Lunch will be provided by the Lake Council.

Pine Knob Park is located three miles east of Howe on State Road 120. Located on Meteer Lake, it is the newest park in our county park sytem and offers facilities for picnics, hiking, fishing, and archery.